In Their Own Words

Today the following Letter to the Editor, written by Board of Directors candidate Jason Doucette, appeared in the Journal-Inquirer:

Director's Vision

I am pleased to be a candidate for the Manchester Board of Directors and would like to thank the Democratic Town Committee for endorsing me to continue serving on the board. Since I began serving on the Board of Directors, I have worked hard to ensure the town provides the best possible services to residents in the most fiscally responsible way.

In addition to constantly working to confront the day-to-day challenges that face town government, I have spent a great deal of time over the past year on several new initiatives that will benefit our community.

For example, I introduced an exterior paint program and proposed a "Housing Development Zone" program, each of which would assist with beautification and housing rehabilitation efforts in Manchester neighborhoods. I chaired a subcommittee to study the most effective way to preserve and protect our wetlands and watercourses, which resulted in several recommendations that have been implemented to improve our regulation and oversight of wetlands. Finally, most recently, I introduced to the Board of Directors the "Manchester Platform for Strengthening Families and Improving Outcomes for Children and Youth," which proposes initiatives geared toward improving opportunities for our youth.

I have a clear vision of what the future of Manchester should hold: a prosperous place with opportunity for all of our children, excellent town services, and the most reasonable taxes possible - a community we can all be proud of.

Please visit my Web site (www.doucetteformanchester.com) to find out more about me or to contact me with questions or concerns. I look forward to the upcoming election season as an opportunity to speak directly with as many residents as possible and hope to see you during my travels down the campaign trail.

Jason E. Doucette
Manchester
The writer is a member of the Manchester Board of Directors.